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Punjab Agricultural University’s four new potato varieties—Punjab Potato 101, 102, 103 and 104—offer farmers options for high yield, early harvesting and late-blight resistance.
October 05, 2026
Punjab Agricultural University Introduces Four Potato Varieties for Higher Yield and Disease Resistance
PAU Ludhiana has released four potato varieties—PP-101, PP-102, PP-103 and PP-104. Yields range from 142–184 quintals/acre, with PP-103 offering early harvest and PP-104 moderate late-blight resistance. Seed is now available.
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July 26, 2026
India Notifies Two New ICAR-CPRI Potato Varieties: Kufri Abhedya and Kufri Ruby to Boost Disease-Resistant Farming
India has notified ICAR-CPRI’s new potato varieties Kufri Abhedya and Kufri Ruby. The varieties offer higher yield, disease resistance and market potential, with Kufri Abhedya benefiting farmers in Himachal Pradesh and other hill regions.
Leaders from across the Indian potato value chain convene under the chairmanship of APEDA Chairman Mr. Abhishek Dev to discuss strategies for enhancing India’s global potato footprint.
November 08, 2025
APEDA and Media Today Unite to Boost India’s Potato Sector: Stakeholders’ Meet Concludes, Paving the Way for Global Potato Summit 2025
APEDA & Media Today held the Potato Stakeholders Meet to boost India’s potato exports. Led by APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev, leaders discussed export growth, quality, value addition & policy support. Global Potato Summit 2025 to showcase Indian Potato Power.
Kufri Ratan – one of the newly notified potato varieties by ICAR-CPRI, offering high yield, storability, and improved productivity for Indian farmers.
September 14, 2025
Four New ICAR-CPRI Potato Varieties to Boost Productivity and Processing Approved Across India
Agriculture Ministry approves 4 new ICAR-CPRI potato varieties—Kufri Ratan, Kufri Tejas, Kufri Chipbharat-1 & 2—for nationwide cultivation, boosting yields, processing quality & farmer returns, strengthening India’s potato sector.
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Kufri Chip Bharat-1, a new potato processing variety by ICAR-CPRI, at ICAR Foundation Day in New Delhi.
August 07, 2025
ICAR-CPRI Launches Kufri Chipbharat-1: India’s New High-Yield Potato Variety for Chip Processing
CPRI launched Kufri Chipbharat-1, a new potato variety for processing, marking a significant advancement in India's agricultural sector. The release, attended by key officials, supports India's position as the second-largest global potato producer.
UniAgri Biosciences Starts Operations at New Tissue Culture Lab
July 21, 2025
UniAgri Biosciences Launches Advanced Tissue Culture Lab to Boost High-Yield, Disease-Free Potato Seed Production in India
UniAgri Biosciences has launched its advanced Tissue Culture Lab to produce disease-free, high-yielding potato seeds. This milestone supports farmers and food security. Thanks to Punjab's Department of Horticulture for their valuable support.
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Revolution in Making for Potato Chips Sector in India - Near to Zero TPOD in September/October
September 23, 2024
Revolution in Making for Potato Chips Sector in India - Near Zero Total Potato Defects (TPOD) in September/October
SV Agri conducted its annual variety show featuring Ganesh variety of potatoes, attracting key stakeholders from the chips processing industry. 
Narendra Modi is the current Prime Minister of India. He has held this position since May 2014 and is a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Modi has been involved in various initiatives aimed at economic development, agricultural advancement, and social welfare in India.
August 19, 2024
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Introduces Three Innovative Potato Varieties Among 109 New Crop Strains
Developed by ICAR's Central Potato Research Institute, these new potato varieties aim to boost production, processing potential, and adaptability to warmer climates.
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January 25, 2024
Hemant Gaur, Founder, MD SV Agri: 'New Varieties to Shape the Future of India's Potato Value Chain'
SV Agri organized its Annual Variety and Seed Farm Show from January 8th to 10th, featuring the display of 14 new potato varieties.
Delhi HC permits PepsiCo to claim patent for potato chips variety
January 10, 2024
Delhi HC permits PepsiCo to claim patent for potato chips variety
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday ruled that PepsiCo can claim a patent for the potato variety grown for its potato chips.
Kevin MacIsaac says usually one area or two areas of Prince Edward Island have good potato crops, but this year, things are looking good across the Island. (Courtesy: Cody MacKay/CBC)
April 02, 2023
Indian government approves trials of GM Disease Resistant Potatoes & Fortified Bananas
After mustard, India will undertake trials of two other genetically modified (GM) food crops, bananas and potatoes, perhaps ushering in a new era of biotech-enhanced farming.
Red Candy is an Early Maturing Red Skinned Table Variety from Technico
August 20, 2021
Technico introduces a new early maturing red skin potato variety: Red Candy
Red Candy, a new potato variety launched by Technico Agri Sciences Ltd, combines early bulking with better storability. This addresses the key concerns of potato growers in e.g. in Bihar and Northern parts of West Bengal.
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October 18, 2017
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Kufri Lima, a new early potato variety with superior heat tolerance, is introduced in India by CPRI and CIP. In this picture, farmers harvest Kufri Lima during multi-location trials of the new CIP clone.(Courtesy: Central Potato Research Institute)
October 16, 2017
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The Potato Centre of Excellence in Jalandhar, Punjab is still under construction
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